2019 MCAS
Grade 6 English Language Arts
Question 8
Idea Development - Score Point 3
The essay expresses the general central idea that Shackleton was a hero, who was determined to save his crew. The writer selected appropriate evidence of Shackleton's difficult journey to rescue the crew to explain ideas of determination and perseverance. However, the essay relies heavily on citing and then summarizing quotations from the passage. For example , "'"The thought of those fellows on Elephant Island kept us going," said Shackleton' . . . This quote proves that [Shackleton] was determined [because] he kept thinking about how his crew was stranded and that kept him motivated to keep going." Overall, organization is moderate, the introduction and conclusion support the central idea, and there is sufficient awareness of the writing task.
Standard English Conventions - Score Point 3
Minor spelling and punctuation errors are present in moderately complex sentences, such as "In the end Ernest Shackleton's bravery, determination, and [perseverance] made sure that everyone was rescued and made it back [safely]." Overall, the complexity of the writing demonstrates consistent control of Standard English conventions for the grade level.
![Answer for Idea Development Score Point 3, and Standard English Conventions Score Point 3
The essay expresses the general central idea that Shackleton was a hero, who was determined to save his crew. The writer selected appropriate evidence of Shackleton's difficult journey to rescue the crew to explain ideas of determination and perseverance. However, the essay relies heavily on citing and then summarizing quotations from the passage. For example , "'"The thought of those fellows on Elephant Island kept us going," said Shackleton' . . . This quote proves that [Shackleton] was determined [because] he kept thinking about how his crew was stranded and that kept him motivated to keep going." Overall, organization is moderate, the introduction and conclusion support the central idea, and there is sufficient awareness of the writing task.](/mcas/student/2019/19r06e08-3.gif)
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